Team Leader - Rural Community Solar Energy Project - Burundi (French Fluency required)
For major Rural Community Solar Energy Project in Burundi, my client is seeking team leader within ongoing assignment for 18 to 24 months. The project being carried out in Burundi is intended to increase rural residents' access to renewable energy. The program is expected to install solar photovoltaic systems in over 50,000 households in Burundi.
Position Qualifications/ Requirements:
- Master's degree in finance, international development, management or similar field
- Desired experience
- At least 10 years in the management of programmes funded by bi- or multilateral institutions
- Demonstrated experience in the design and management of technical assistance facilities, incubators and/or accelerators, preferably in the field of off-grid renewable energy and/or clean and efficient cookstoves
- Experience and understanding of the off-grid and domestic solar markets in sub-Saharan Africa, ideally with pay-as-you-go/PAYGO experience in solar.
- Experience and understanding of the Burundi market or similar markets desirable
- A minimum of five (5) years of providing technical support/business advice to SMEs considered highly desirable
- In-depth knowledge of business creation, start-up phases, preferably in the energy, consumer goods or financial inclusion sectors in emerging economies; considered highly desirable
- Experience of managing relationships with government stakeholders and international organisations highly desirable;
- French Fluency - Mandatory
Start Date: Pending Client Approval
Location: Burundi
Salary: 8000 USD + Accommodation + Daily Per Diem
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